Bradford City v Rotherham United: Prediction, Tips and Odds

The final group game of the 2024/25 EFL Trophy takes place on Tuesday evening, when Bradford City host Rotherham United in Group H of the Northern Section.

These two are both guaranteed a spot in the last-32 stage of the competition, but who goes through as group winners is still to be decided with the Millers two points ahead of the Bantams.

Bradford know nothing less than a win will be enough to overhaul their League One opponents and Graham Alexander's side will be hoping their strong home form can see them through in this one.

Bradford City v Rotherham United betting tips and predictions

Bradford to win - 19/10

Although Bradford play a division lower than League One Rotherham, it is the Bantams that may have enough to pick up the win that will see them into the next stage as group winners.

Neither side are in great form, with the hosts winning just one of their last five matches and the Millers suffering four defeats from their last five assignments, but Bradford have been strong at Valley Parade and this could prove to be the difference.

Alexander's troops have collected 14 points from a possible 21 on offer at home in League Two - winning four, drawing two and losing one - while they have won three of their last four at Valley Parade in all competitions.

Rotherham are in desperate form heading into this clash, as they have lost four of their last five fixtures and find themselves just four points above the League One relegation zone.

The Millers have lost their last two away matches, failing to score in both, and have tasted success just once from their last 34 road assignments in all competitions.

Rotherham may have one eye on Saturday's crucial trip to fellow strugglers Crawley Town and it would be no surprise to see them drop the ball on their travels again.

Realistically, Bradford and Rotherham could end up switching divisions, with the Bantams in the League Two play-off hunt and the Millers battling to avoid dropping out of League One, and the hosts can showcase their credentials in front of a raucous home crowd.

Both teams to score - 8/11

Tuesday's clash has the promise of being an entertaining encounter, as both teams have issues at the back and there could be plenty of scoring opportunities for the pair.

Bradford have scored 21 times in 16 League Two games and have failed to find the back of the net just once in their last eight home games in all competitions.

The Bantams have conceded 17 times in the league and are without a clean sheet in their last six outings, with both teams to score landing in five of those.

Rotherham failed to score in the 2-0 defeat to Barnsley last time out, but they did score three goals in their two matches before that loss and they will fancy their chances of netting against a defence that plays a tier below them.

Both teams to score has landed in four of the Millers' last seven away fixtures and there looks to be a strong chance that selection will come in again.

Oliver Sanderson anytime goalscorer - 11/4

With Accrington Stanley visiting Valley Parade on Saturday, Bradford boss Alexander may decide to tweak his starting XI for this clash and provide some of the fringe players with a chance to impress.

But one individual that looks set to retain his place in the side is forward Oliver Sanderson, who has shown solid form since joining on loan from Premier League outfit Fulham.

The 20-year-old has scored two times in nine League Two appearances, five of those starts, while he also netted in the EFL Trophy clash against Newcastle United's U21s.

More of the attacking responsibility could fall upon Sanderson's shoulders on Tuesday evening and he looks capable of grabbing his fourth goal of the campaign.

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Bradford City v Rotherham United odds

Bradford City - 19/10
Draw - 12/5
Rotherham United - 11/10

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